When Marquess Massimo d’Azeglio built this charming waterfront Art Nouveau pieds dans l’eau villa, he surrounded himself with the beauty of Cannero Riviera. The property affords endless views of Lake Maggiore, the Dolomite Mountains, the private beach and boat dock, and, for a bit of aristocratic splendor, the property’s 1.48 acres of botanical gardens, which feature a lovely landscape with ancient trees, colorful blossoms, and small waterfalls.
The upper level dining room features sensual Art Nouveau details and soothing natural tones. (Courtesy of Italy Sotheby’s International Realty)
The villa was built in 1860 when Massimo d’Azeglio retired there to write his memoirs. In addition to being a nobleman, he was also the prime minister of Sardinia, a novelist, and a painter. The villa retains the artist’s studio he used to create his works. While it’s a single-family home, the villa certainly doesn’t lack for space, with 12,916 square feet of livable space spread over two levels in the form of five bedrooms and six baths….